AUSTRALIAN SEAMEN’S STRIKE

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIII, Issue 120, 22 May 1919, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN SEAMEN’S STRIKE

KEEN DEMAND FOR PRODUCE,

(Australian & N.Z.- Cable Association I

SYDNEY, May 21

In view of the strike and the probable shortage of supplies, there is the keenest demand for all classes of produce, and prices are advancing.

■COMPULSORY CONFERENCE CALLED.

'Australian & NZ. Cable Association)

MELBOURNE. May 21. On the application of the Controller of Shipping, the Federal Arbitration Court decided to intervene in the shipping dispute, and called a compulsory conference of the parties for Monday next. The application was made on the ground of public interest. The unloading of a number of idle vessels has not so far been interfered with. Many carters and others dependent on shipping are already idle. ADELAIDE SEAMEN STANDING FIRM, i Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) ADELAIDE, May 21 The local branch of the Federated Seamen’s Union remains fihn' lit ‘ its intention not to participate ’in the strike, and it has advised the West Australian branch to act similarly. -

CREWS OF SIX STEAMERS GIVE

NOTICE.

WATERS! DERS RESENT SEAMEN’S ACTION.

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association

(Eec. 10.20 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day.

The crews of six vessels, including one overseas ship, have given 24 hours’ not'ce of intention to leave their vessels. 'L'he water-side workers have not yet discussed the position, but resent the actum of the seamen in precipitating trouble.

Coastal steamship owners are requesting the Minister of Labour under the Arbitration Act to take a compulsory secret ballot among the _ seamen to ascertain whether the majority favour a strike, as they believe the .men will vote overwhelmingly against’ it.

CONFLICTS ON MELBOURNE

WHARVES,

(Australian & N.Z Cable Association.'!

(Rec. 10.20 a.m.l MELBOURNE, This Day.

Several conflicts occurred on the wharves between unionists and loyalists. Several of the latter were injured. ‘

After much disorder the unionists d"ove the loyalists from the North Wharf, causing a stoppage of work on two steamers. Returned soldier unionists decided to discontinue working on the wharves with loyalists.

OVERSEAS SHIPPING.

(United Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, May 21. A cable reecived from Mr Massey states that the following fourteen Vessels will load in New Zealand in June: Artiwa, Armagh, Raranga, Kia Ora, Whakatnne, Carpentaria, Paparoa, Bimutaka, Pakeha, Devon, Remuera, Suffolk. Shropshire, and Orari. _ Mr Massey states that, owincc to delays and labour troubles the Norehana, Essex, and Waimana-, which had been allocated for June loading, would fall back into July.